General
- What is the Trilith Institute?
- The Trilith Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the discovery, development, and professional advancement of storytellers who inspire the world.
- How do Trilith Institute, Foundation, Town, and Studios differ?
- While we all have the same mission – set the stage and enrich the lives of the story makers who inspire the world, we each play a different role. We at the institute focus on trying to bridge the gap for up-and-coming creatives trying to break into the above-the-line roles in the entertainment industry. We do this by providing professional education, created and led by current industry professionals, as well as by providing creative opportunities such as our Emerging Creative Residency and Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant.
Youth Programs – Summer Camp
- Who can sign up for the Script to Screen Summer Camp Series?
- We welcome any middle or high school student* interested in learning more about the film industry and working closely with peers on creative projects.
*Our Advanced Production and Advanced Screenwriting camps are only open to high school students.
- We welcome any middle or high school student* interested in learning more about the film industry and working closely with peers on creative projects.
- Are there any prerequisites for campers?
- The only camp with a prerequisite is the Advanced Production Camp. Eligible students must have attended the 2023 Script to Screen Summer Camp OR have participated in AVTF or other film programs in their high schools.
- What will campers create during the camps?
- Throughout the Script to Screen Summer Camp Series, campers will work together to produce 4 short films. Each Production Camp will be dedicated to principal photography for two of those short films. The Post-Production campers will cut the final versions of the films together. Campers in the Screenwriting Camp from June 24-28 will work together to write the two short films that will be produced in the Advanced Production Camp. We will not be producing the scripts written in the Advanced Screenwriting Camp, but that will allow for more creative freedom for the campers.
- Will there be a chance to watch the films produced during the Script to Screen Summer Camp Series?
- Yes! Each of the short films will be premiered at our inaugural Script to Screen Film Festival on Saturday, July 20. Campers from the Advanced Screenwriting Camp will also have the opportunity to have their scripts performed at a live table read with actors from the Alliance Theatre during the film festival. All campers and their families and friends are invited to attend. More details to come.
- Who will lead camp activities?
- Each camp activity across all camps will be led by a film industry expert with years of experience in their respective department/field.
- Can I sign up for multiple camps? Are there discounted rates for signing up for multiple camps?
- Absolutely! You can create a summer camp experience perfectly tailored to your film industry interests. A discount will be applied at checkout when you add multiple camps to your shopping cart. Keep in mind
that the post-production and screenwriting camps occur simultaneously, but each will be offered twice in the Script to Screen Summer Camp Series, so you can sign up for screenwriting in June and post-production in July, or vice versa.
- Absolutely! You can create a summer camp experience perfectly tailored to your film industry interests. A discount will be applied at checkout when you add multiple camps to your shopping cart. Keep in mind
- Will the content produced in the camp be appropriate for my child?
- We will not produce anything that exceeds PG-13 ratings.
- Will there be acting opportunities for campers?
- There may be some acting workshops during down-time between camp activities, but the acting roles will be filled by members of the Alliance Theatre’s Teen Ensemble. If you’re interested in an acting camp,
the Alliance Theatre will be running a number of camps alongside the Script to Screen Summer Camp Series. For more information, visit their website: https://www.alliancetheatre.org/education/youth/camps?class_categories=449
- There may be some acting workshops during down-time between camp activities, but the acting roles will be filled by members of the Alliance Theatre’s Teen Ensemble. If you’re interested in an acting camp,
- Is this an overnight camp?
- No, each camp in the Script to Screen Summer Camp Series is a day camp running from 10 AM – 5 PM Monday-Friday.
- Are there any discounts at local hotels for campers from out of town?
- Any out-of-town campers are welcome to use our discount codes for either the Guesthouse within the town of Trilith or the Hilton Peachtree City. After registering for the camp, you may reach out to academics@trilithinstitute.org or contact@trilithinstitute.org to inquire about those discount codes.
- Is lunch provided?
- No, we ask that each camper bring their own lunch each day. Snacks will be provided.
- What is the refund policy for these camps?
- Full refunds are available until April 30. 50% refunds are available between May 1-31. No refunds will be granted after May 31.
- As a Trilith resident, do I get a discount?
- Yes. Please send a picture of your photo ID listing a Trilith address to academics@trilithinstitute.org with the subject line “Trilith Resident,” and you will receive a coupon code for 10% off your order.
- Are sponsorships available to campers?
- Yes! We are accepting sponsorship applications for the Script to Screen Summer Camp Series. You can download the application here. Please keep in mind that we have a limited number of available sponsorships, which are competitive and considered by application only.
Professional Education
- Do you have payment plans?
- Not at this time.
- Are there any prerequisites for courses?
- The only course with a prerequisite is the Cinematic Storyboarding course. Students should already have skill sets in drawing fundamentals (constructive figure drawing, perspective drawing, composition, etc) and be familiar with working digitally. Enrollees will therefore submit at least one of their digital drawings to the email professionaleducation@trilithinstitute.org
- What is the refund policy for courses and workshops?
- Full refunds are available up until two months before the start of your program. 50% refunds are available two months out from the start of the program until two weeks before the course starts. No refunds will be granted within two weeks of the start of the program.
- As a Trilith resident, do I get a discount?
- Yes. Please send a picture of your photo ID listing a Trilith address to academics@trilithinstitute.org with the subject line “Trilith Resident,” and you will receive a coupon code for 10% off your order.
- What kind of discounts do you get for enrolling in a course?
- We provide discounts to our workshops for currently enrolled students.
- Is there any type of certification for completing courses?
- No
- Are you accredited?
- Not at this time.
- Where do courses take place?
- The majority of our courses take place in person at the Trilith Studios Production Centre (461 Sandy Creek Rd Fayetteville, GA 30214). A few of our courses are virtual or hybrid and will be listed as such on their sign-up page.
- What happens after I enroll in a course?
- You will receive an email with course instructions and paperwork a week or so before your first class. Please check your spam folder if you enrolled and did not receive an email. If you checked spam and still did not find an email, please contact professionaleducation@trilithinstitute.org or call 470-980-8335.